Description
JAPANESE TRADITIONAL TALES POCKET EDITION
Book Summary
This comprehensive anthology brings together a selection of historical legends, mythological narratives, and Japanese folktales collected by Richard Gordon Smith during his time in Japan during the Belle Époque. The reader will find a treasure trove of stories that explore magical Japan, populated by ghosts, specters, and supernatural creatures, offering a unique window into the oral tradition and collective imagination of Japan.
What is it about?
The work presents a carefully curated selection of traditional Japanese tales ranging from historical legends to mythological narratives. Each story transports the reader to an ancestral Japan where the supernatural intertwines with daily life. The tales include appearances of ghosts and specters, as well as fables that convey moral and cultural teachings typical of Japanese tradition. The collection compiled by Richard Gordon Smith during his stay in Japan in the Belle Époque offers a unique perspective on a world in transformation, capturing the essence of Japanese oral narrative before its modernization.
Main themes
- Historical Japanese legends narrating significant episodes from the country's past
- Mythological narratives exploring the origins of traditions and beliefs
- Ghost and specter stories reflecting Japanese culture's relationship with the supernatural
- Popular fables conveying traditional moral values and teachings
- Japanese oral tradition documented during the Belle Époque period
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Japanese culture and traditions, lovers of mythology and folklore, as well as those who enjoy fantastic fiction and popular legends. It is also especially recommended for students of Japanese culture, writers seeking inspiration from oral tradition, and anyone wishing to immerse themselves in Japan's collective imagination through its most representative tales.
What this book offers
- Access to a unique collection of traditional Japanese tales documented during the Belle Époque
- Deep understanding of Japanese mythology and folklore through authentic accounts
- Immersion in the magical and supernatural Japan that has inspired contemporary popular culture
- Knowledge of the historical legends and narratives that have shaped Japanese cultural identity
Technical specifications
- Author: GORDON SMITH, RICHARD
- Publisher: SATORI EDICIONES C.B.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, MYTHS AND LEGENDS TOLD AS FICTION, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: ESENCIALES SATORI
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 480
- Weight: 597 g
Editorial review
This anthology represents an exceptional opportunity to access a historical collection of traditional Japanese tales that documents the richness of the Japanese oral tradition. The work stands out for its documentary value and its ability to transport the reader to an ancestral Japan, offering a reading experience that combines entertainment with cultural knowledge. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the roots of the Japanese imagination and its influence on contemporary culture.